Inverness Courier

Highland Council has 4th worst roads in Scotland, new data shows

Almost 40% of its roads are now in need of maintenance work while neighbouring Moray has the second best network.

Organised crime group forced to surrender proceeds of crime, Inverness man ‘lashed out’ at partner and A96 driver narrowly keeps licence - Court roundup

Our reporters have been busy covering a variety of cases this week.

?The God who is present everywhere has not deserted that great building’

CHRISTIAN VIEWPOINT: Consecrated buildings matter less than consecrated hearts and communities.

?This fundraiser is as much in her memory as it is about the future’: Inverness man’s powerful tribute to mum and hope for Huntington’s cure

Alistair MacCulloch’s fundraiser shines a light on Huntington’s, inspired by his mother’s courage and new research breakthroughs.

Bob Vylan appear to mock killing of Charlie Kirk

Kirk, who was an ally of US President Donald Trump, was shot and killed at a Utah Valley University event on Wednesday.

Harris: Threat against my children is ‘cowardice’

Gardai have said they are investigating the threat which appeared at the weekend on social media.

?Bird strike’ sparked emergency landing at Inverness Airport

An emergency landing at Inverness Airport yesterday was caused by a bird strike, airline KLM has confirmed.

YOUR PICTURES: Tartan Army ready for Scotland clash with Hungary

Some Scotland fans from the Highlands are on a trip to Stuttgart as the men's national team face Hungary in their final Euro 2024 group game ton…

?You are going to be made to feel like a security threat” – Highland councillor speaks out on airport concerns for people with prostheses

A Highland councillor is raising awareness about the trauma new airport security protocols could cause to people wearing prosthetics.

Nairnshire fruit farm stalwarts hand over reins of juicy business

A popular Nairnshire farm has had a change at the helm as its owners retired after almost 40 years in business.

WATCH: Finnish firefighter (51) set to cross Caledonian Canal in epic solo Atlantic row

A Finnish rower who has been rowing solo across the Atlantic from Canada will be taking the Caledonian Canal route as he heads home to Helsinki.

Racist and sectarian abuse directed at Inverness bar staff and police

Sheriff is "fed up of individuals at this court after directing belligerent behaviour and abusive comments towards people just doing their jobs".

Moonpig to pull cards featuring pugs and French bulldogs amid health complaints

Peta said: ‘Moonpig is acting responsibly and helping put an end to the promotion of dog breeds with painful, life-threatening deformities.’

Heaton-Harris set to outline plans to further delay Assembly election

The DUP collapsed the devolved executive last February in protest at Brexit’s Northern Ireland Protocol.

Avanti West Coast passengers warned over Saturday cancellations

The company – whose reliability recently sank to an all-time low – warned it will not have enough available staff to operate its timetable.

Passengers face ‘crisis’ on railways as cancellations hit new high

Analysis of industry data by the PA news agency found the cancellations score for all operators during the four weeks to January 7 was 8.0%.

Alfa Romeo still a classic but with a modern twist

It’s taken a while – almost as if they wanted to put off the inevitable – but classic Italian brand Alfa Romeo is venturing into the electric ar…

What the papers say – November 12

The papers look at allegations about culture within the Government and the latest from I’m a Celebrity…